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A Civilian's Guide to the U.S. Military: A comprehensive reference to the customs, language and structure of the Armed Fo rces
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by Barbara Schading, Richard Schading, Virginia Holeman
Barbara Schading
A Civilian's Guide to the U.S. Military: A comprehensive reference to the customs, language and structure of the Armed Fo rces
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by Barbara Schading, Richard Schading, Virginia Holeman
Barbara Schading
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Attention! Learn more about your military now!
Does a corporal have to salute a lieutenant or is it the other way around? What are forward-deployed units? Is an "armored cow" a type of tank or something soldiers eat? Are Polaris missiles dropped from the air or launched from a submarine? If someone calls you a "Cat 4" should you be honored or offended?
Do you feel lost when it comes to all things military? Sure, you hear things on the news and maybe you know someone who is in the military, but you probably have a hard time fully grasping the acronyms, equipment, and protocol they discuss. That's where A Civilian's Guide to the U.S. Military can help. Author Barbara Schading decodes all things military for you. She discusses each branchArmy, Navy, Marines, Air Force, and the Coast Guardin simple terms you can understand. You'll get the background information, an easy-to-read chart showing rank and insignia, and an explanation of the organization of each branch.
In addition, the book has extensive glossaries that cover terms, acronyms, slang, and equipment. You'll find an entire chapter that covers special operations forces like the Green Berets, Force Recons, Army Rangers, and more. You'll learn about their specific training, missions, and history. The book also covers other important aspects of the military like:
• flag and saluting etiquette
• military funerals
• the Tombs of the Unknown
• the American Legion, USO, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and other groups
• military law
• military academies
• medals and decorations
• official military music
• an explanation of the Geneva Convention
• and a list of resources to help you find more information
So the next time you read the paper or talk with a new recruit, you don't have to feel lost. Become a knowledgeable civilian with the help of A Civilian's Guide to the U.S. Military.
Does a corporal have to salute a lieutenant or is it the other way around? What are forward-deployed units? Is an "armored cow" a type of tank or something soldiers eat? Are Polaris missiles dropped from the air or launched from a submarine? If someone calls you a "Cat 4" should you be honored or offended?
Do you feel lost when it comes to all things military? Sure, you hear things on the news and maybe you know someone who is in the military, but you probably have a hard time fully grasping the acronyms, equipment, and protocol they discuss. That's where A Civilian's Guide to the U.S. Military can help. Author Barbara Schading decodes all things military for you. She discusses each branchArmy, Navy, Marines, Air Force, and the Coast Guardin simple terms you can understand. You'll get the background information, an easy-to-read chart showing rank and insignia, and an explanation of the organization of each branch.
In addition, the book has extensive glossaries that cover terms, acronyms, slang, and equipment. You'll find an entire chapter that covers special operations forces like the Green Berets, Force Recons, Army Rangers, and more. You'll learn about their specific training, missions, and history. The book also covers other important aspects of the military like:
• flag and saluting etiquette
• military funerals
• the Tombs of the Unknown
• the American Legion, USO, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and other groups
• military law
• military academies
• medals and decorations
• official military music
• an explanation of the Geneva Convention
• and a list of resources to help you find more information
So the next time you read the paper or talk with a new recruit, you don't have to feel lost. Become a knowledgeable civilian with the help of A Civilian's Guide to the U.S. Military.
Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9781582974088 |
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Publisher: | Penguin Publishing Group |
Publication date: | 12/22/2006 |
Pages: | 384 |
Product dimensions: | 5.97(w) x 8.97(h) x 1.06(d) |
About the Author
Dr. Barbara Schading is a research scientist with more than 15 years of technical writing experience. Her husband, Richard Schading, is a former Marine who served in Vietnam, and her sister, Virginia Holeman, is a retired Major in the Army.
Table of Contents
Foreword 1
Military Rank and Protocol 3
Introduction 3
Gender in This Book and Women's Role in the Military 4
Military Rank 5
Protocol 8
Understanding the U.S. Army 26
Overview and Mission 26
Brief History 26
Organization 28
The War Machine 31
Rank and Uniforms 43
Joining the Army 45
Training in the U.S. Army 47
U.S. Military Academy 56
Golden Knights 58
The U.S. Army Band-"Pershing's Own" 59
Nonmilitary Operations 60
Understanding the U.S. Navy 62
Overview 62
Mission 62
Background 62
Organization 63
Rate and Uniforms 71
Joining the Navy 75
Training in the U.S. Navy 76
U.S. Naval Academy of the Navy and Marine Corps 77
Navy Equipment 82
Topgun 84
Blue Angels 85
Seabees 86
Sea Cadets 86
Understanding the U.S. Marine Corps 90
Overview 90
Mission 91
Background 91
Organization 93
Rank and Uniforms 95
Joining the Marine Corps 98
Training in the Marine Corps 98
Colors and Insignia 105
Swords 105
Former Marines and Ex-Marines 106
Demonstration Teams 106
Toys For Tots 108
Understanding the U.S. Air Force 111
Overview 111
History and Background 111
Organization 112
Rank and Uniforms 117
Basic Military Training 118
Air Force Fighter Weapons School 120
U.S. Air Force Academy 121
Air Force Demonstration Teams 124
Air Force Drum and Bugle Corps and Air Force Bands 126
Understanding the U.S. Coast Guard 129
Overview 129
Mission 129
History 131
Organization 132
Terminology 134
Rate and Uniforms 136
Joining and Training Within the Coast Guard 137
U.S. Coast Guard Academy 138
Understanding the U.S. Special Operations Forces 145
Overview 145
75th Ranger Regiment-"Army Rangers" 145
Special Forces-"Green Berets" 149
160th Soar (A)-"Night Stalkers" 153
Psychological Operations-"PSYOP" 154
1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta (Airborne)-"Delta Force" 155
U.S. Navy Seals And U.S. Navy Special Warfare Development Group-"DEVGRU" 157
U.S. Marine Corps Force Reconnaissance-"Recons" 160
Air Force Special Operations Forces-"AFSOC" 164
Other Important Aspects of the U.S. Military 166
Military Law 166
Decorations and Ribbons 169
Military Music 175
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier 183
Missing Man Formation 186
Department of Veterans Affairs 186
American Legion 187
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) 188
United Service Organizations (USO) 189
Changes in the U.S. Military Richard Schading 192
Frontier Beginnings 192
Military Justifications 192
Changes Due to Civil War 193
Post-Civil War Developments 194
America in World War 1 195
The Second World War 197
Korea's Contribution 200
The Cold War 201
Vietnam Changed Society 202
Goodbye Draft, Hello Volunteers 203
Rapid Fighting Forces 204
Smart Bombs and GPS 204
Technology-Driven Changes 204
Still the Same 205
The Geneva Conventions 206
Overview 206
Background Leading Up to the Geneva Conventions 207
Laws of War 208
Grievance Procedures 211
Details of the Geneva Conventions 211
Glossaries and Appendices
Terms, Abbreviations, and Acronyms
Used by the U.S. Military 215
Common Abbreviations and Acronyms 249
Slang and Expressions Used by the U.S. Military 258
Food Slang 275
Military Equipment 278
Aircraft 278
Arms and Artillery 299
Ground Vehicles 305
Ordnance 308
Personal Equipment 324
Technology 325
Trench Terminology 326
Unconventional Warfare 326
Watercraft 327
Useful Resources For Understanding The U.S. Military 341
Rank, Pay Grades, and Insignia of the U.S. Military Branches 352
Index 362
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